Jailer 2 crosses Rs 477 crore; Mohanlal car scene confirmed

For a film as front-loaded with star power as Jailer 2, even a few seconds of a cameo can become a full-blown fan investigation. That is exactly what happened with Mohanlal’s climax car moment, after viewers asked whether it was really the Malayalam superstar behind the wheel or a body double.

The question reached action director Chethan under an Instagram post where he thanked cinematographer Vijay Kartik Kannan for the film’s stunt imagery. Chethan’s reply was short and direct: “It’s him.”

The confirmation

Chethan did not address a separate fan question about whether Mohanlal’s introduction scene had been trimmed. But on the specific car-sequence rumour, he left no room for doubt: Mohanlal performed the scene himself.

Mohanlal reprises the role of Mathew, the flashy smuggler and friend of Rajinikanth’s Muthuvel Pandian. Mathew first appeared in the 2023 hit Jailer and returns in the sequel for the climax, which is why the scene has become such a talking point.

Why the debate started

The dupe discussion did not emerge in a vacuum. Over the past few days, Mohanlal’s personal stylist and costume designer for the film, Jishad Shamsudeen, publicly criticised the makers over the actor’s limited screen time. Jishad claimed three distinct looks created for the Malayalam superstar did not make it into the final cut.

He also questioned whether reducing the presence of a performer of Mohanlal’s stature made sense, and said he would not be part of a possible third instalment. “Trimming scenes involving a superstar like Mohanlal Sir is simply unnecessary,” Jishad said.

The box office picture

For all the social media noise, Jailer 2 is having a commanding run. Trade tracker Sacnilk reported a Day 5 India net collection of Rs 42.35 crore across 15,215 shows, with the worldwide gross now past Rs 477.75 crore. The action-heavy sequel has also outperformed several popular Tamil films in its reported box office run.

• Action director Chethan confirms Mohanlal himself appears in the climax car scene.
• Mohanlal reprises Mathew from 2023’s Jailer.
• Stylist Jishad Shamsudeen says three looks were cut and he will not return for a third film.
• Day 5 India net: Rs 42.35 crore across 15,215 shows.

What fans will watch next

The confirmation settles the stunt rumour, but it does not close the broader screen-time conversation. For a franchise that thrives on starry cameos, every edit is now part of the audience’s experience. If a third Jailer happens, fans will likely judge not just who appears, but how much room the film gives them.

Source: The Times of India